Summary - Flat 3, 65 Highbury New Park N5 2ET
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious first-floor apartment with renovation upside near Highbury amenities.
Communal garden and large Victorian windows provide good light and outdoor space
Long lease (139 years)—benefit for financing and resale
Requires full renovation throughout; significant work likely needed
Listed status—consent required; may restrict alterations and add cost
Service charge circa £2,062 per year; factor into running costs
Solid brick walls with assumed no insulation; thermal improvements needed
Excellent transport links and strong broadband/mobile—good rental appeal
Area shows local deprivation; neighbourhood amenities and low crime balance this
Set within a handsome listed Victorian building on Highbury New Park, this first-floor one-bedroom flat spans approximately 526 sq ft and benefits from high ceilings and large windows. A communal garden adds outdoor space, while nearby stations and local amenities place the City and West End within easy reach. The long lease (139 years) and low local crime rate make it practical for ownership or letting.
The apartment requires full renovation throughout, offering clear scope to add value for an investor or a buyer wanting to create a bespoke home. The building’s listed status means any structural or external alterations will need consents and may limit changes; internal works that affect historic fabric can also be restricted. Walls are solid brick with assumed no insulation, so thermal upgrades should be planned alongside modernisation.
Practical details: service charge averages £2,062 and council tax is moderate. Heating is mains gas via a boiler and radiators. Broadband and mobile signals are strong, supporting rental appeal for professionals. The property’s central N5 location close to Highbury Barn, Highbury & Islington and Canonbury is a genuine strength for resale or lettings.
This is a project for buyers who understand conservation constraints and renovation costs. For investors it represents a well-located asset with uplift potential once refurbished; for first-time buyers it offers the chance to create a tailored home, provided they factor in listed-building consent, renovation budgets and the ongoing service charge.
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